Nakiska Ski Resort is a family-friendly ski hill with 413 hectares of skiable terrain, located in the beautiful Kananaskis Country. With a rich history, a convenient location, and terrain for everyone to enjoy, this is the perfect ski resort for beginners to try out skiing, or for families to spend a day shredding together in the Canadian Rockies. If it’s your first …
Quarry Lake is one of my favorite places to visit when searching for a beautiful and easily accessible relaxation point in Canmore. I love to ride my bike to Quarry Lake from our house multiple times a week for some exercise in the summer. I also frequently enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake, taking …
If you’re wondering if you can see the northern lights in Alberta, the answer is yes! As we were not born in the province, we were surprised when we first came to Alberta and learned this. The best chance to spot the northern lights in Alberta is to visit during the winter months from October …
Morant’s Curve is a scenic viewpoint near Lake Louise of a dramatic bend along the Bow River where trains pass through the Canadian Rockies. As trains pass around the bend, they have a spectacular backdrop of the Lake Louise mountains and surrounding valleys. The famed photo spot is along the Bow Valley Parkway and is …
Like nearby Banff, many Jasper lakes will make any visitor happy with delight. Thanks to the many glaciers in the Canadian Rockies, one can visit Jasper and enjoy the bright blue waters of glacial lakes, or sit back and relax on the canoe in a town favorite. No matter where you are in Jasper, you’ll …
The Banff Gondola (or Sulphur Mountain Gondola) offers incredible panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies, the Bow Valley, and the town of Banff all year round. The gondola takes visitors to the top of Sulphur Mountain and allows them to experience summit views without effort. It’s easily one of the best things to do in …
The Valley of the Five Lakes offers a pleasant and easy hike that passes by five lakes of different colors. Its accessibility and stunning views make it a quintessential hike in Jasper National Park. It’s a great hike for a relaxed afternoon or morning in nature. The trail is a loop with options that range …
Taylor Lake is one of the best hikes in Banff, especially during the larch season, when most visitors are hung up at Moraine Lake, fighting the crowds up to Sentinel Pass. While the trail up to Taylor Lake is far from exciting, once you finally reach the beautiful lake in Banff, you truly forget that …
Bow Falls is a beautiful waterfall just outside the Town of Banff. Bow Falls is one wide waterfall that spans the Bow River. Dropping just 9 meters down, it’s not a huge waterfall in Alberta by any means, but it is still one of the best sights to see near the townsite. Surrounded by natural …
The Smutwood Peak hike is easily one of our favorite hikes in all of the Canadian Rockies. When we set out to tackle Smutwood Peak, we had no idea just how awe-inspiring the views would be in person. Thanks to numerous photos circulating around social media, the Smutwood Peak hike has become increasingly more popular. …